Bronze As

Aurelian As, Bust reverse

RIC V Aurelian and Severina 4 · 270 AD-275 AD

RIC V Aurelian and Severina 4 Aurelian obverse, Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right Obverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC V Aurelian and Severina 4
Ruler
Aurelian
Denomination
As
Date
270 AD-275 AD
Metal
Bronze
Portrait Type
radiate

Obverse

IMP AVRELIANVS AVG

Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SEVERINA AVG

Bust of Severina, diademed, draped, on crescent, right

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian and Severina 4 is an as of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD). The reverse depicts Bust of Severina, diademed, draped, on crescent, right.

About the As

The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head, the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Aurelian and Severina 4?
RIC V Aurelian and Severina 4 is a Bronze As of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian and Severina 4.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian and Severina 4?
The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Bust of Severina, diademed, draped, on crescent, right with the inscription SEVERINA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

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